International Clinical and Medical Case Reports Journal (ISSN: 2832-5788) | Volume 3, Issue 9 | Review Article | Open Access DOI
Tathagata Roy Chowdhury*
Suvarthy Dey1, Tathagata Roy Chowdhury2*
1MBBS, MPH (Occupation and environmental health; major: Occupational health and safety); Msc in biomedicine (on course)
2Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Techno Engineering College Banipur, India
*Correspondence to: Tathagata Roy Chowdhury
Fulltext PDFMusculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) significantly impact garment workers' health, contributing to absenteeism, reduced productivity, and economic loss. This cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between serum Vitamin D levels and the prevalence of MSDs in garment workers from Bangladesh. A total of 168 participants, aged 18 to 47, were recruited from various sections within garment factories. Serum Vitamin D levels were measured using the ELISA method, and MSDs were assessed based on body discomfort and pain severity. Among the respondents, 86.3% had sufficient Vitamin D levels, while 35.1% reported experiencing MSDs, primarily in the lower back and knee joints. A significant correlation was found between insufficient Vitamin D levels and the occurrence of MSDs (p<0.05), suggesting that adequate Vitamin D intake could reduce the risk of developing MSDs. The findings highlight the potential for targeted health interventions to improve workers' well-being and productivity.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), Serum Vitamin D levels, Garment workers, Bangladesh, Cross-sectional study, Occupational health, Ergonomics, Work-related fatigue, Standing posture, Sewing section workers, Body Mass Index (BMI), Pain assessment, ELISA method, Workplace hazards, Nutritional deficiency, Female workforce, Occupational diseases, MSD prevalence, Vitamin D deficiency, Chronic pain.
Suvarthy Dey, Tathagata Roy Chowdhury. Investigating the Relationship Between Serum Vitamin D Deficiency and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Garment Industry Workers: A Cross-Sectional Theoretical Study on Occupational Health Challenges. Int Clinc Med Case Rep Jour. 2024;3(9):1-13.